A deep tissue injury (DTI) is commonly mistaken for a stage 1 pressure ulcer or a bruise. This is a serious error and can have a profound impact on patient outcomes, liability, and reimbursement. What is a deep tissue injury (DTI)? Deeper, full-thickness damage to underlying tissue which may appear […]
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Head Injury Prevention in Ice Skating
Introduction Physical activity is an essential part of being healthy. In children, activity helps build strong bones and muscles, decreases the likelihood of developing obesity, and promotes positive mental health. Children are recommended to have 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. In the United States, more than 30 […]
Mental Blocks and Metaphors
“Key metaphors help determine what and how we perceive, and how we think about our perceptions”. M. H. Abrams Perceptions are created from life experiences, and they can be your greatest source of encouragement, or create your biggest mental block. Working as a therapist and life coach I spend a […]
What is a Personal Injury Case? A Brief Overview
It is very difficult for most lawyers to explain in plain language, the intricacies of cases and the law. The reason for this is there is nothing simple or easy about the law. Most of us lawyers spent either 3 or 4 years in law school learning the law, and […]
Rotator Cuff Muscle Injury Can Lead to Increased Suicide Attempts
A rotator cuff muscle injury usually involves injury to one of the four muscles in the shoulder. It can be acute (i.e. someone taking a fall) or chronic (where the injury progresses over time, while the person does repetition of overhead movements) or tendinitis (where the muscle just wears out […]
Mental Fitness Challenge: 90 Days to Change
I have read hundreds of examples recently where people have taken a 90 day challenge to improve the physical fitness and I love it! What better way to get in physical shape than partner with a community of like-minded individuals? However, with all the focus on a physical challenge, aren’t […]